Southbend SB1216 Instruction Sheet

Models SB1216 and SB1217 are heavy! Get the
assistance of a second person when lifting
or placing the vise. Wear heavy duty leather
boots for foot and toe protection, and keep
hands and fingers away from all pinch points.
Ignoring this warning can lead to a severe
crushing injury or finger amputation!

Specifications

Hardened Steel Jaws ........................................ Yes
Hand-Scraped Ways .......................................... Yes
Leadscrew Type .................................Acme Thread
Epoxy Paint ....................................................... Yes
Net Weight (SB1215) ................................ 18.5 lbs.
Net Weight (SB1216) .............................. 39.05 lbs.
Net Weight (SB1217) .............................. 75.05 lbs.
Operation
1. Place the vise on a clean and lightly-oiled
drill press table. Rub the vise base in a
circular motion once or twice on the table to
fully seat the vise with the table.
2.
Clamp or bolt the vise to the table. Do not
overtighten the clamps or fasteners.
3. Position the workpiece between the jaws and
tighten the jaws with the handle. Never use
a cheater pipe to increase leverage, or you
may damage the vise. If you like, unthread
the knob and remove the handle (Figure 1),
so that a socket and ratchet can be used on
the end of the leadscrew drive hex. However,
never use any type of impact wrench to
tighten the leadscrew.
Instruction Sheet
Model SB1215, SB1216, SB1217
Precision Drill Press Vise
Acme thread for
maximizing vise
clamping pressure
and long thread life.
Removable handle
for socket use on
leadscrew hex drive.
Figure 1. Features.
Care & Maintenance
• Keep leadscrew and ways clean and oiled.
• Avoid leaving the vise clamped to a cast iron
table—moisture may get trapped and rust
between mating surfaces.
• Stone away any burrs in the jaws or
leadscrew threads.
• Never hammer on vise or a workpiece
clamped in vise.
• Never subject vise to flame or water.
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EMAIL: sales@southbendlathe.com
Hardened steel
jaws for heavy-use
durability.
Epoxy-coated
heavy-duty
cast iron
vise body.
Hand-scraped ways
for oil retention and
smooth operation.